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Find Free Software to Log Disk Usage & Monitor Processes
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The forum discussion centers on finding free software or built-in tools in Windows 11 Home to log disk usage and monitor processes causing high disk activity. Users report experiencing 100% disk usage, leading to significant slowdowns, particularly when using applications like Word and Firefox. Recommendations include using Task Manager to identify resource-heavy processes, disabling Windows indexing, and considering a hardware upgrade to an SSD for better performance. Additionally, users suggest regular backups and monitoring RAM usage to mitigate performance issues.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of Windows 11 Home features and Task Manager functionality
- Familiarity with disk usage monitoring tools like CrystalDiskInfo
- Knowledge of Windows indexing and its impact on performance
- Basic concepts of RAM utilization and its effect on system performance
- Investigate how to disable Windows indexing in Windows 11
- Learn about SSD installation and migration from HDD to SSD
- Explore advanced disk monitoring tools beyond Task Manager
- Research effective RAM management techniques for Windows systems
This discussion is beneficial for users experiencing performance issues on Windows 11, particularly those with high disk usage, as well as IT professionals and technicians looking to optimize system performance and troubleshoot hardware-related problems.
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